ISMT College

Name

ISMT College

Legal name

ISMT College

Website

https://ismt.edu.np

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Polytechnic & Applied Sciences Universities (EDAHAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Engineering & Technology Institutes (Comprehensive) (EDAHAEAA), Online International & Cross-Border Universities (Global/Transnational Providers) (EDAHALAL)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• British degree programs
• Undergraduate degrees
• Postgraduate education
• Hospitality management training

Headquarters

HQ city

Kathmandu

HQ country

Nepal

HQ region

Asia

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: Revenue generated from tuition fees for undergraduate and postgraduate degree programs including BSc IT, BBA, BHM, MBA, and MSc Computing. Programs are delivered across multiple campuses with semester-based fee structures and installment payment options.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

ISMT College delivers British-affiliated higher education programs in Nepal through academic partnerships with the University of Sunderland, UK, and Pearson Edexcel. The institution offers undergraduate degrees (BSc IT, BA Business and Management, BSc Hospitality Management, BSc Computer Science, BSc Cyber Security and Digital Forensics) and postgraduate degrees (MBA, MSc Computing), alongside BTEC HND diploma pathways, delivered across five campuses in Nepal.

Product overview

ISMT College is an educational institution offering a portfolio of British degree programs in Nepal through partnerships with the University of Sunderland, UK, and Pearson Edexcel, UK. The core offerings include undergraduate degrees (BSc Computer Systems Engineering/IT, BA Business and Management/BBA, BSc International Tourism and Hospitality Management/BHM, BSc Computer Science, BSc Cyber Security and Digital Forensics) and postgraduate degrees (MBA, MSc Computing). Supporting these degree programs are BTEC HND diploma programs in Computing and Hospitality Management, which allow students to complete two years locally and progress to the final year of the bachelor's degree. Students can earn UK qualifications without leaving Nepal, with credit transfer options available to universities in Australia, USA, UK, Canada, and New Zealand.

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Products and services

• BSc (Hons) Computer Systems Engineering (IT) A three-year undergraduate program delivered in partnership with the University of Sunderland, UK, covering computing and IT with focus on software engineering, networking, data technology, AI, Android mobile development, and information systems. Targeted at +2 or equivalent graduates seeking internationally recognized British IT degrees in Nepal.
• BA (Hons) Business and Management (BBA) A three-year undergraduate business degree from the University of Sunderland, UK, providing a broad foundation in management, marketing, finance, operations, and the world economy. Aimed at aspiring business professionals seeking internationally accredited business education.
• BSc (Hons) International Tourism and Hospitality Management (BHM) A three-year undergraduate degree in hospitality and tourism management from the University of Sunderland, UK, covering customer service, event planning, food and beverage production, and accommodation operations. Targeted at students pursuing hospitality leadership careers.
• BSc (Hons) Computer Science (Subject to Approval) A three-year computer science program covering programming, software development, database systems, AI, IoT, and cybersecurity, with focus on web, multimedia, and mobile application development. Aimed at students seeking British-accredited computer science degrees in Nepal.
• BSc (Hons) Cyber Security and Digital Forensics A three-year degree program designed to equip students with knowledge and applied skills in cybersecurity and digital forensics through lab exercises, case studies, and project work. Targeted at students pursuing cybersecurity careers with British accreditation.
• Master of Business Administration (MBA) A two-year MBA program designed to equip students with advanced knowledge, skills, and perspectives required for leadership roles in contemporary business environments. Targeted at professionals seeking postgraduate business qualifications.
• MSc Computing A two-year postgraduate computing program designed to develop advanced knowledge and skills in software engineering, computing security, data science, and AI, in partnership with the University of Sunderland, UK. Aimed at graduates pursuing advanced computing careers.
• BTEC HND in Computing A two-year higher national diploma in computing delivered in partnership with Pearson BTEC, UK, covering software engineering, networking, data technology, AI, and information systems. Students can progress to the third year of BSc (Hons) Computer Systems Engineering. Recognized across 173+ countries worldwide.
• BTEC HND in Hospitality Management A two-year higher national diploma in hospitality management delivered in partnership with Pearson BTEC, UK, covering customer service, event planning, food production, and accommodation operations. Students can progress to the third year of BSc (Hons) International Tourism and Hospitality Management. Recognized across 173+ countries worldwide.

Quantifiable outcome

• Graduates can transfer credits to universities in Australia, UK, USA, Canada and other countries
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• University of Sunderland, UKcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2011ISMT developed institutional partnership with the University of Sunderland, UK to deliver range of bachelor's degrees including BSc (Hons) Computer Systems Engineering, BSc (Hons) International Tourism and Hospitality Management, and BA (Hons) Business and Management. The University of Sunderland was shortlisted as United Kingdom University of the Year and offers degrees recognized globally. ISMT recruits students for Sunderland degrees with first intake in October 2021.
• Pearson EdexcelcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2011Pearson Edexcel, founded in the UK and recognized globally for academic excellence, is one of the world's leading awarding bodies offering internationally respected qualifications. ISMT delivers BTEC HND programs in Computing, Hospitality Management, and Business through Pearson Edexcel, with qualifications recognized across 173+ countries.
• CloudFactoryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnology company placement partner providing internship and job placement opportunities for ISMT computing and IT graduates.
• F1SoftminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFinancial technology company placement partner offering career opportunities for ISMT computing and business graduates.
• LF TechnologyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnology firm placement partner for computing graduates of ISMT College.
• CloudHimalayaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnology company placement partner for ISMT computing students and graduates.
• DishHomeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTelecommunications and technology company placement partner offering opportunities for IT graduates.
• Frontline HospitalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare placement partner offering employment opportunities for hospitality management graduates.
• Lotus SoftminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSoftware company placement partner for ISMT computing graduates.
• Nepal PaymentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPayment technology company placement partner for ISMT graduates.
• SourcecodeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIT company placement partner providing career opportunities for computing graduates.
• Yantra ShalaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnology education company placement partner for ISMT students.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Islington College: Islington College is a Kathmandu-based private college offering UK-affiliated degrees (London Metropolitan University) in computing, business, and hospitality. It directly competes with ISMT on the UK-degree-in-Nepal model and overlapping program portfolio.
• The British College, Kathmandu: The British College Kathmandu partners with the University of the West of England (UWE) to offer British undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in business, computing, and hospitality. It directly competes with ISMT on the same UK-degree-in-Nepal value proposition and overlapping program categories.
• Ace Institute of Management: Ace Institute of Management is a Kathmandu-based private college offering BBA, MBA, and other management programs with international affiliations. It is a direct peer for ISMT's BBA/MBA programs and competes for the same business-student segment.
• Nepal College of Information Technology (NCIT): NCIT is a Nepali private college affiliated with Pokhara University that specializes in IT, computing, and engineering programs. It competes with ISMT for computing students in Nepal, though via a Nepali university path rather than a UK-transnational one.
• Herald College Kathmandu: Herald College Kathmandu is a Nepal-based private college delivering UK university-affiliated degrees (University of Wolverhampton) in computing, business, and related fields. It is the closest direct competitor to ISMT given the same UK-transnational model, similar program mix, and similar Kathmandu-based target audience.
• Global College International: Global College International is a Kathmandu-based private college offering UK-affiliated degrees in IT, business, and hospitality. It overlaps with ISMT on the transnational UK-degree model and competes for the same domestic student segment.

Broad incumbents

• Kathmandu University: Kathmandu University is a major domestic private-not-for-profit university offering undergraduate and postgraduate programs across computing, business, engineering, and hospitality. It is a broader incumbent that competes with ISMT for Nepali students but does not offer UK-affiliated degrees.
• Tribhuvan University: Tribhuvan University is the largest national public university in Nepal with affiliated colleges nationwide offering computing, business, and management programs. It is a broad incumbent that competes with ISMT primarily on price and domestic recognition.

Others

• Pearson Edexcel: Pearson Edexcel is the UK awarding body whose BTEC HND qualifications ISMT delivers. As a partner and enabling ecosystem participant, it is comparable to ISMT via the shared BTEC curriculum and recognition framework, though it does not compete for students directly.
• University of Sunderland (UK): University of Sunderland is the UK institution whose degrees ISMT is licensed to deliver in Nepal. It is a strategic partner rather than a competitor, but it represents the parent brand whose global reputation underpins ISMT's value proposition.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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